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STAND MIXER INSTRUCTIONS AND RECIPES 1-800-541-6390 9706634D Details Inside...
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Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty We’re so confident If you reside in the United the quality of our States and your KitchenAid ® stand products meets the mixer should fail within the first exacting standards of year of ownership, simply call our...
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Electrical Requirements..................7 Troubleshooting Problems................7 ABOUT YOUR MIXER Bowl-Lift Models....................8 Assembling Your Bowl-Lift Mixer..............9 Tilt-Head Models..................10 Assembling Your Tilt-Head Mixer ..............11 Using Your KitchenAid ® Attachments ............12 Mixing Time ....................12 Mixer Use.....................12 Care and Cleaning ..................13 Beater to Bowl Clearance ................13 Speed Control Guide ...................14...
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Call the KitchenAid Customer Satisfaction Center at 1-800-541-6390 for more information. 7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause fire, electrical shock or injury. 8. Do not use the stand mixer outdoors.
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KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may...
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1-800-541-6390 or write to: Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218. Arranging for Service Outside the United States and Puerto Rico Consult your local KitchenAid dealer the stand mixer for information on or the store where you purchased how to obtain service.
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Electrical Requirements Volts: 120 A.C. only. Hertz: 60 The wattage rating for your stand mixer is printed on the trim band or on the serial plate. Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near Electrical Shock Hazard...
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Spring Latch and Bowl Pin Shaft (not shown) Locating Pins Flat Beater 5 Qt Stainless Wire Whip (see “Using Your Steel Bowl Dough Hook (see “Using Your ® KitchenAid (see “Using Your KitchenAid ® Bowl Support Attachments” ® KitchenAid Attachments” section) Attachments” section)
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Assembling Your Bowl-Lift Mixer To Lower Bowl 1. Rotate handle back and down. To Remove Bowl 1. Be sure speed control is OFF and stand mixer is unplugged. 2. Place bowl lift handle in down position. 3. Remove flat beater, wire whip, or dough hook.
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Motor Head Locking Lever (not shown) Speed Control Lever (see Beater Shaft “Speed Control Flat Beater Guide” section) (see “Using your Beater Height KitchenAid ® Adjustment Screw Attachments” (see “Beater to section) Bowl Clearance” section) ⁄ or 5 Qt Stainless...
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Assembling Your Tilt-Head Mixer 3. Tilt motor head back. 4. Slip beater onto beater shaft and press upward as far as possible. 5. Turn beater to right, hooking beater over pin of shaft. 6. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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® Using Your KitchenAid Attachments Flat Beater for normal to heavy mixtures: cakes biscuits creamed frostings quick breads candies meat loaf cookies mashed potatoes pie pastry Wire Whip for mixtures that need air incorporated: eggs sponge cakes egg whites angel food cakes...
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Care and Cleaning NOTE: Always be sure to unplug Bowl, white flat beater and white stand mixer before cleaning. Wipe dough hook may be washed in an stand mixer with a soft, damp automatic dishwasher. Or, clean cloth. Do not use household/ them thoroughly in hot sudsy water commercial cleaners.
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Speed Control Guide Number of Speed Stir Speed STIR For slow stirring, combining, mashing, starting all mixing procedures. Use to add flour and dry ingredients to batter, add liquids to dry ingredients, and combine heavy mixtures. SLOW MIXING For slow mixing, mashing, faster stirring.
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In general, better distribution in the batter. ® mixing a cake with the KitchenAid stand mixer will take about half the Liquid Mixtures time called for in most cake recipes. Mixtures containing large amounts...
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1 pint ....GRADUALLY to 8 egg whites..GRADUALLY to 8 Whipping Stages Whipping Stages Watch cream closely during ® With your KitchenAid stand mixer, whipping. Because your egg whites whip quickly. So, watch KitchenAid ® mixer whips so quickly, closely to avoid overwhipping.
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The hub and shaft housing are tapered to assure a snug fit, even after prolonged use and wear. KitchenAid ® attachments require no extra power unit to operate them;...
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To Remove 3. Replace attachment hub cover. Tighten attachment knob by 1. Turn stand mixer off and turning it clockwise. unplug. 2. Loosen attachment knob by turning it counterclockwise. Rotate attachment slightly back and forth while pulling out. Crabmeat Dip 1 package (8 oz) light Place cream cheese, cottage cheese, and cream cheese...
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Layered Mexican Dip 1 package (8 oz) light Place cream cheese in mixer bowl. Attach bowl cream cheese and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about 30 seconds. Stop and scrape bowl. ⁄ cup shredded hot Add Monterey Jack cheese.
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Spinach and Cheese Crostini 1 baguette loaf, cut Place baguette slices on baking sheet. Bake at into ⁄ " slices 375°F for 4 to 6 minutes, or until toasted. Set aside. 2 teaspoons butter or margarine Melt butter in 10" skillet over medium heat. Add ⁄...
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Mushroom-Onion Tartlets Pastry Crusts To make Pastry Crusts: 4 oz light cream Place cream cheese and cheese 2 tablespoons butter in mixer bowl. Attach bowl 3 tablespoons butter and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 4 and or margarine, beat about 1 minute.
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Stuffed New Potatoes 8 small new red Cut potatoes in half. Scoop out insides of potatoes, boiled in potatoes, leaving ⁄ " shells. Place insides of skins potatoes in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat ⁄ cup reduced-fat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about sour cream 1 minute.
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Mashed Potatoes 5 large potatoes Warm mixer bowl and flat beater with hot water; (about 2 ⁄ lbs), dry. Place hot potatoes in bowl. Attach bowl and peeled, quartered, flat beater to mixer. Gradually turn to Speed 2 and boiled and mix about 1 minute, or until smooth.
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Herbed Whipped Squash 1 large butternut Scoop cooked squash out of shell and place in squash, baked mixer bowl. Attach bowl and wire whip to (about 3 cups mixer. Turn to Speed 4 and beat about cooked) 30 seconds. Add all remaining ingredients. ⁄...
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Garden Quiche Baked Pastry Shell Follow procedure for Baked Pastry Shell. Cool (see “KitchenAid Pie 10 minutes. Pastry” recipe) Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over 1 tablespoon oil medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper. 1 small onion, Cook about 1 minute, stirring frequently.
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Quick Yellow Cake ⁄ cups all-purpose Combine dry ingredients in mixer bowl. Add flour shortening, milk, and vanilla. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix ⁄ cups sugar about 1 minute. Stop and scrape bowl. Add 3 teaspoons baking eggs.
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Caramel Walnut Banana Torte Topping To Make Topping: 1 cup firmly packed Place brown sugar, butter, and cream in small brown sugar saucepan. Heat over low heat just until butter ⁄ cup butter or melts, stirring constantly. Pour over bottoms of margarine three 8 or 9"...
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Angel Food Cake ⁄ cups all-purpose Mix flour and ⁄ cup sugar in small bowl. flour Set aside. ⁄ cups sugar, divided Place egg whites in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and ⁄ cups egg whites wire whip to mixer. Gradually turn to Speed 6 (about 12 to 15 egg and whip 30 to 60 seconds, or until egg whites whites)
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Old-Fashioned Pound Cake 3 cups all-purpose Combine dry ingredients in mixer bowl. Add flour butter, milk, vanilla, and almond extract. Attach 2 cups sugar bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Stir Speed 3 teaspoons baking and mix about 1 minute. Stop and scrape bowl. powder Turn to Speed 6 and beat about 2 minutes.
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Chocolate Cake 2 cups all-purpose Combine dry ingredients in mixer bowl. Add flour shortening, milk, and vanilla. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix ⁄ cups sugar about 1 minute. Stop and scrape bowl. Add eggs 1 teaspoon baking and chocolate.
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Chocolate Almond Brownie Cake Cake To Make Cake: 7 squares (1 oz each) Melt chocolate and butter in medium saucepan semisweet over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from chocolate heat; cool slightly. ⁄ cup butter or Place egg whites in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and margarine wire whip to mixer.
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Applesauce Cake ⁄ cups all-purpose Combine dry ingredients in mixer bowl. Add flour applesauce, margarine, and eggs. Attach bowl 1 cup whole wheat and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and flour mix about 1 minute. Stop and scrape bowl. Turn ⁄...
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Chocolate Frosting 1 cup butter, Place butter in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat softened beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 4 and beat about 2 tablespoons light ⁄ minutes, or until creamy. Stop and scrape corn syrup bowl. Add corn syrup. Turn to Speed 2 and mix 4 cups powdered well.
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13 x 9 x 2" cake). Per serving: About 228 cal, 0 g protein, 41 g carb, 7 g fat, 0 mg chol, 98 mg sodium. Fluffy KitchenAid Frosting ⁄ cups sugar Place sugar, cream of tartar, salt, water, and corn syrup in saucepan.
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Creamy No-Cook Mints 3 oz light cream Place cream cheese, flavoring, and food color in cheese mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about ⁄ teaspoon mint flavoring 30 seconds, or until smooth. Continuing on Speed 2, gradually add powdered sugar and mix 2 drops green food about 1...
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Divinity 3 cups sugar Place sugar, corn syrup, and water in heavy saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat to ⁄ cup light corn syrup hard ball stage (248°F). Remove from heat and ⁄ cup water let stand until temperature drops to 220°F, 2 egg whites without stirring.
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Macadamia Chocolate Chunk Cookies 1 cup firmly packed Place brown sugar, sugar, margarine, vanilla, and brown sugar eggs in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about ⁄ cup sugar 30 seconds. Stop and scrape bowl. Turn to Speed 1 cup margarine or 4 and beat about 1 minute.
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Peanut Butter Cookies ⁄ cup peanut butter Place peanut butter and butter in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to ⁄ cup butter or Speed 6 and beat about 1 minute, or until margarine, mixture is smooth. Stop and scrape bowl. Add softened sugars, egg, and vanilla.
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Fudge Brownies 1 cup margarine or Melt ⁄ cup margarine and chocolate in small butter, softened saucepan over low heat; cool. Place remaining 4 squares (1 oz each) ⁄ cup margarine, sugar, and vanilla in mixer unsweetened bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn chocolate to Speed 2 and mix about 30 seconds.
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Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Crust Place Crust ingredients in mixer bowl. Attach 2 cups all-purpose bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Stir Speed flour and mix about 1 minute, or until well blended ⁄ cup powdered and mixture starts to stick together. Press into sugar ungreased 15 ⁄...
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KitchenAid Pie Pastry ⁄ cups Place flour and salt in mixer bowl. Attach bowl all-purpose flour and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Stir Speed and mix about 15 seconds. Cut shortening and butter ⁄ teaspoon salt into pieces and add to flour mixture. Turn to Stir ⁄...
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4 g protein, 68 g carb, 19 g fat, 0 mg chol, 2 tablespoons 301 mg sodium. margarine or butter KitchenAid Pie Pastry for Two-crust Pie (see “KitchenAid Pie Pastry” recipe) Country Pear Cobbler Filling Combine all Filling ingredients, except pears, in ⁄...
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1 minute. Slowly stir small amount of milk 1 teaspoon vanilla mixture into yolks. Add yolk mixture to saucepan. KitchenAid Baked Cook over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring Pastry Shell constantly. Remove from heat. Add margarine (see “KitchenAid...
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Vanilla Cream Pie CONTINUED VARIATIONS Chocolate Cream Pie Add 2 squares (1 oz each) melted, unsweetened chocolate to filling along with margarine and vanilla. Proceed as directed in “Vanilla Cream Pie” recipe. Per serving (filling and crust): About 368 cal, 8 g protein, 49 g carb, 16 g fat, 86 mg chol, 298 mg sodium.
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Yield: 8 servings. Pie Pastry for One- crust Pie Per serving (filling and crust): About 280 cal, (see “KitchenAid Pie 6 g protein, 41 g carb, 11 g fat, 87 mg chol, Pastry” recipe) 325 mg sodium.
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General Instructions For Making And Kneading Yeast Dough with the Rapid Mix Method “Rapid Mix” describes a bread baking method that calls for dry yeast to be mixed with other dry ingredients before liquid is added. In contrast, the traditional method is to dissolve yeast in warm water.
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(3) Turn KitchenAid way. the oven to 400°F for 1 minute; then turn it off; place the bowl • Start out with an easy recipe, like on the center rack of the oven “Basic White Bread,”...
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Bread Making Tips Shaping a Loaf • Some large recipes and soft doughs may occasionally climb over the collar of the hook. This usually indicates that the dough is sticky and more flour should be added. The sooner all the flour is added, the less likely the dough will climb the hook.
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Basic White Bread ⁄ cup low-fat milk Place milk, sugar, salt, and butter in small saucepan. Heat over low heat until butter melts 3 tablespoons sugar and sugar dissolves. Cool to lukewarm. 2 teaspoons salt 3 tablespoons butter Dissolve yeast in warm water in warmed mixer or margarine bowl.
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Basic White Bread CONTINUED VARIATIONS Cinnamon Bread Prepare dough, divide, and roll out each half to a rectangle, see “Shaping a Loaf” section. Mix together ⁄ cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in small bowl. Spread each rectangle with 1 tablespoon softened butter or margarine. Sprinkle with half of sugar mixture.
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Whole Grain Wheat Bread ⁄ cup plus Dissolve 1 tablespoon brown sugar in warm 1 tablespoon water in small bowl. Add yeast and let mixture brown sugar stand. 2 cups warm water Place 4 cups flour, powdered milk, ⁄ cup brown (105°F to 115°F) sugar, and salt in mixer bowl.
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French Bread 2 packages active dry Dissolve yeast in warm water in warmed mixer yeast bowl. Add salt, butter, and flour. Attach bowl ⁄ cups warm water and dough hook to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and (105°F to 115°F) mix about 1 minute, or until well blended.
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Honey Oatmeal Bread ⁄ cups water Place water, honey, and butter in small ⁄ cup honey saucepan. Heat over low heat until mixture is very warm (120°F to 130°F). ⁄ cup butter or margarine Place 5 cups flour, oats, salt, and yeast in mixer ⁄...
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Light Rye Bread ⁄ cup honey Place honey, molasses, salt, butter, caraway seed, ⁄ cup light molasses and boiling water in small bowl. Stir until honey dissolves. Cool to lukewarm. 2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons butter Dissolve yeast in warm water in warmed mixer or margarine bowl.
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Dill Batter Bread 2 packages active dry Dissolve yeast in warm water in warmed mixer yeast bowl. Add 1 tablespoon honey and let stand ⁄ cup warm water 5 minutes. (105°F to 115°F) Add cottage cheese, remaining 3 tablespoons 4 tablespoons honey, honey, onion, butter, dill seed, salt, and soda.
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Vegetable Cheese Bread 2 packages active dry Dissolve yeast in warm water in small bowl. yeast Set aside. 1 cup warm water Combine whole wheat flour, 2 cups all-purpose (105°F to 115°F) flour, sugar, and salt in mixer bowl. Attach bowl 2 cups whole-wheat and dough hook to mixer.
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Blueberry Oat Bread 2 cups all-purpose Combine dry ingredients in mixer bowl. Add flour milk, butter, orange peel, and eggs. Attach bowl 1 cup rolled oats and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Stir Speed and 1 cup sugar mix about 30 seconds. With spoon, gently stir in ⁄...
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Cinnamon Swirl Rounds 1 cup firmly packed Place brown sugar, sugar, butter, flour, brown sugar cinnamon, and walnuts in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 1 cup sugar and mix about 1 minute. ⁄...
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Rapid Mix Cool Rise White Bread 6-7 cups all-purpose Place 5 ⁄ cups flour, sugar, salt, yeast, and butter flour in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and dough hook to 2 tablespoons sugar mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about ⁄...
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Crusty Pizza Dough 1 package active dry Dissolve yeast in warm water in warmed mixer yeast bowl. Add salt, olive oil, and 2 ⁄ cups flour. Attach bowl and dough hook to mixer. Turn to 1 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F) Speed 2 and mix about 1 minute.
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Baking Powder Biscuits 2 cups all-purpose Place flour, baking powder, salt, and shortening flour in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Stir Speed and mix about 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 minute. Stop and scrape bowl. ⁄...
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Sour Cream Coffee Cake ⁄ cup firmly packed Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts in brown sugar small bowl. Set aside. ⁄ teaspoons Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking cinnamon soda, and salt in mixer bowl. Add margarine, 1 cup chopped sour cream, and vanilla.
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Pancakes ⁄ cups all-purpose Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in flour mixer bowl. Add all remaining ingredients. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to 2 teaspoons baking powder Speed 4 and mix about 30 seconds, or until ingredients are combined.
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Attachments – For More Information call 1-800-541-6390 Multifunction Attachment Pack Model FPPA KitchenAid has packaged its three most popular attachments in one carton. It includes a Rotor Slicer/Shredder (RVSA), Food Grinder (FGA), and Fruit/Vegetable Strainer Parts (FVSP). Food Grinder Model FGA Grinds meat, firm fruits and vegetables, and dry bread.
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Attachments – For More Information call 1-800-541-6390 Food Tray Model FT Holds large quantities of food for quicker and easier juicing, puréeing and grinding. For use with FGA. Sausage Stuffer Model SSA ⁄ " and ⁄ " stuffing tubes make Bratwurst, Kielbasa, Italian or Polish sausage and breakfast links.
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Attachments – For More Information call 1-800-541-6390 Grain Mill Model GMA Grinds low-moisture grains from very fine to extra coarse textures. Can Opener Model CO Opens cans quickly, leaves edges smooth and snag-free. Pasta Roller Set Model KPRA Makes lasagna noodles, fettuccini and linguine fini.
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Attachments – For More Information call 1-800-541-6390 Citrus Juicer Model JE Juices citrus fruits quickly and thoroughly, strains out pulp. Water Jacket Model K5AWJ Fill with ice, cold or hot water to keep cold mixtures cold, hot ones hot.
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Attachments – For More Information call 1-800-541-6390 Pouring Shield Model KN1PS Minimizes splash-out when adding ingredients. Bowl Covers 2 pack, non-sealing bowl covers are dishwasher-safe (top rack). Mixer Covers Model K45CR (For 4 ⁄ qt mixers) Model K5CR (For 5 qt mixers) To cover mixers when not in use.
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